Words the Bible translates as so then
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 4 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- araἄραa small word that draws a conclusion from what has just been said, like "so," "then," or "therefore," with a tone that ranges from cool logical consequence to startled realization.
- loiponλοιπόνas for what is left: a signpost word that turns the sentence toward whatever remains, whether the time still ahead, the last thing left to say, or one more point to add
- toinunτοίνυνtherefore, then, accordingly: a connecting word that draws a conclusion from what was just said and presses it on the listener
- toigarounτοιγαροῦνso then, for that very reason: the weightiest Greek word for "therefore," used to bring an argument to its solemn conclusion
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